Describing Qualities
Size, shape, color, degree, condition, and evaluation.
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complexly
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in a complex manner
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perceptively
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In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding.
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impishly
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In a playfully naughty, mischievous way.
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stressfully
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In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure.
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inalterable
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/ɪnˈɔltərəbəl/
incapable of being changed or altered
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conquerable
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/ˈkɑŋkɚəbəl/
capable of being defeated, subdued, or brought under control
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beguilingly
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In a charming and attractive way.
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agreeableness
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a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
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gushingly
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In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way.
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damply
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/ˈdæmpli/
In a slightly wet manner.
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undesigned
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/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/
not planned, intended, or done deliberately
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unsustainably
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/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/
In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources.
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slackly
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In a loose, limp, or relaxed way.
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dominantly
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In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling.
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fancifully
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/ˈfænsɪfəli/
in an imaginative, playful, or unrealistic way
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unreliably
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In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted.
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docilely
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/ˈdɑ.səl.li/
In an obedient, easily controlled way.
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stuffily
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/ˈstʌfɪli/
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.
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developable
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/dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/
capable of being developed, improved, built on, or brought into a more complete state
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unhardened
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/ʌnˈhɑrdənd/
not made hard, firm, or emotionally callous
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eclectically
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In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles.
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compliantly
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In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted.
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tautly
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In a tight, stretched, or tense way.
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avowedly
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/əˈvaʊɪdli/
in an openly acknowledged or declared manner
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deluded
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/dɪˈluːdɪd/
having false beliefs or opinions, often due to being misled or deceived
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emanation
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/ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/
something that is emitted or radiated from a source
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evocative
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/ɪˈvɑːkətɪv/
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
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gaudiness
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/ˈɡɔːdinəs/
excessive showiness or flashiness, often lacking in taste or sophistication
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gnarly
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/ˈnɑːrli/
difficult, dangerous, or challenging, often used to describe extreme sports or activities
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hew
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/hjuː/
to cut or shape something with a tool such as an axe
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insatiable
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/ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy, especially in terms of desires or appetites
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leet
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/liːt/
an alternative spelling of "elite," used in online communities to denote a high level of skill or status
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mire
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/ˈmaɪər/
a stretch of swampy or boggy ground
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peevishly
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/ˈpiːvɪʃli/
in a manner showing annoyance or irritation, especially in a childish way
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perfidious
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/pɚˈfɪdiəs/
deceitful and untrustworthy
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petulantly
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/ˈpɛtʃələntli/
in a manner showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over something minor
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pungency
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/ˈpʌndʒənsi/
the quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste
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revelry
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/ˈrɛvəlri/
lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing
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rill
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/ɹɪl/
a small stream or brook, often a shallow channel of water
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rivulet
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/ˈɹɪv.jə.lɪt/
a small stream or brook, often a minor tributary of a river
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seamy
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/ˈsiːmi/
showing the unpleasant or sordid aspects of life, often those hidden or ignored
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squelch
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/skwɛltʃ/
a soft, sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud
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succinct
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/səkˈsɪŋkt/
clearly and briefly expressed; concise
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tawdry
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/ˈtɔːdri/
showy but cheap and of poor quality
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separable
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/ˈsɛpərəbəl/
capable of being separated or considered independently
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weatherworn
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/ˈwɛðɚˌwɔrn/
worn, damaged, roughened, or aged by long exposure to sun, wind, rain, or other weather
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unentertaining
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/ˌʌnˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/
not entertaining, interesting, or enjoyable; dull
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